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Scopely, a leading global interactive entertainment and mobile games company, is seeking an Associate Game Designer to join a new unannounced cross-platform Strategy/MMO title in Barcelona on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in-office).
You will design, develop, and deliver top-quality features and economy models for this ambitious new project. Your responsibilities will include:
• Write and maintain feature design documentation with appropriate detail and clarity for cross-functional teams
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Art, Analytics, LiveOps, and QA to bring features from concept through release
• Drive feature optimizations to maintain gameplay quality, improve balance, and boost player engagement (levels, puzzles, battle pass, weekly/daily challenges, etc.)
• Maintain a Design Owner mentality, ensuring designs align with player needs, franchise strategy, and business goals
• Research market trends and best practices to inform roadmap features and contribute new ideas
• Work with senior-level economy and systems designers to craft balanced, world-class gameplay experiences
• Identify high-ROI improvement opportunities within your design space
• Design for scale, planning for long-term content extensibility and system health
Scopely is home to some of the world's most successful games, including MONOPOLY GO!, Pokémon GO, Stumble Guys, Star Trek Fleet Command, MARVEL Strike Force, and others. The company was founded in 2011 and has generated over $10 billion in lifetime revenue, operating as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 0–2 years of experience designing game systems or balancing game economies
• Deep passion for game systems and mechanics across mobile and PC platforms
• Excellent communication skills with ability to gather feedback, align stakeholders, and iterate collaboratively
• Passion for playing and analyzing games across multiple genres and platforms
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a highly collaborative environment
• Basic understanding of free-to-play monetization mechanics, game balancing, and virtual economy management
BONUS:
• Love for strategy games such as 4X or RTS games
• Experience with mobile game systems and design sensibilities
